University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Wednesday, November 16
Lubbock, Texas
4:30 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
1-3,0-0Sun Belt
41
vs
70
Jackson State
2-2,0-0SWAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 41 |
| Jackson St. | 16 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 70 |
Second Quarter Shift Lifts Jackson State Past Louisiana in Preseason WNIT
11/16/2022 9:27:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Ragin’ Cajuns fall behind by double figures, come up empty in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's basketball team was unable to overcome a double-digit halftime deficit in its second game of the week-long Preseason WNIT, falling 70-41 to Jackson State on Wednesday, November 16 at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.
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Jackson State (2-2) held Louisiana (1-3) to four points in the second quarter in building the double-digit edge and the Ragin' Cajuns weren't able to lower the deficit as the squad's shooting percentage remained below 25 percent the rest of the way.
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For the second straight day the Ragin' Cajuns jumped out to a quick lead with a Lanay Wheaton jumper and Tamera Johnson triple resulting in a 5-0 lead just over two minutes in. Wilnie Joseph fed Caira Wren for a backdoor layup and an 8-5 lead at the 5:55 mark, prompting a JSU timeout.
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The lead changed hands three times after the four-minute mark with Mariah Stewart converting a layup at 3:38 for a 10-9 lead. However, a minute later the Tigers regained the lead then a three-point make from Areyanna Hutner later extended the advantage to 16-10 with 53 seconds remaining before the quarter break.
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Johnson sank a jumper at 8:32 of the second quarter to cut the JSU lead to 18-14 only to have the Tigers use a pair of transition baskets and defensive stops to spark a 6-0 run that upped the lead to 24-14 and forced a UL timeout at the 6:06 mark.
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The Ragin' Cajuns had ample opportunity chip away at a 26-16 deficit before halftime but were unable to produce any offense of their own during a five-minute JSU scoring drought. Â
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With a 6-for-6 stretch from the floor early in the third quarter the Tigers were able to stretch their lead over 20 points at 41-20 by the media timeout.
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Louisiana made a push late in the fourth quarter to lower the deficit below 20 points after an Imani Rothschild layup on the break completed a 6-0 run and made it 59-37 with 4:15 left to play.
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In addition to having the advantage in field goal shooting, finishing at 45 percent, Jackson State took advantage of its turnovers forced by outscoring the Ragin' Cajuns 22-8 in points off of turnovers.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Johnson paced Louisiana's scoring efforts with nine points. Wheaton followed closely with eight points to go along with a team-leading five rebounds and two assists.
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Stewart stuffed the stat sheet with eight points, four rebounds, two blocks and three steals in 17 minutes of play.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana completes play in the Preseason WNIT back home on Sunday, November 20 hosting Texas Tech at the Cajundome. The Ragin' Cajuns first-ever home game with the Red Raiders is scheduled to tip off at 4:00 p.m. live on ESPN Plus.
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Admission to the Texas Tech game – and all home games throughout the entire season – is free and open to the public.
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Louisiana Athletics is encouraging fans to donate canned food items for families in need for Thanksgiving by dropping off donations in the lobby of the Cajundome on Sunday. Also, a custom Ragin' Cajuns jersey giveaway will be held with one UL student and one general winner chosen.
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FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (/RaginCajunsWBB) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
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Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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Jackson State (2-2) held Louisiana (1-3) to four points in the second quarter in building the double-digit edge and the Ragin' Cajuns weren't able to lower the deficit as the squad's shooting percentage remained below 25 percent the rest of the way.
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For the second straight day the Ragin' Cajuns jumped out to a quick lead with a Lanay Wheaton jumper and Tamera Johnson triple resulting in a 5-0 lead just over two minutes in. Wilnie Joseph fed Caira Wren for a backdoor layup and an 8-5 lead at the 5:55 mark, prompting a JSU timeout.
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The lead changed hands three times after the four-minute mark with Mariah Stewart converting a layup at 3:38 for a 10-9 lead. However, a minute later the Tigers regained the lead then a three-point make from Areyanna Hutner later extended the advantage to 16-10 with 53 seconds remaining before the quarter break.
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Johnson sank a jumper at 8:32 of the second quarter to cut the JSU lead to 18-14 only to have the Tigers use a pair of transition baskets and defensive stops to spark a 6-0 run that upped the lead to 24-14 and forced a UL timeout at the 6:06 mark.
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The Ragin' Cajuns had ample opportunity chip away at a 26-16 deficit before halftime but were unable to produce any offense of their own during a five-minute JSU scoring drought. Â
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With a 6-for-6 stretch from the floor early in the third quarter the Tigers were able to stretch their lead over 20 points at 41-20 by the media timeout.
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Louisiana made a push late in the fourth quarter to lower the deficit below 20 points after an Imani Rothschild layup on the break completed a 6-0 run and made it 59-37 with 4:15 left to play.
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In addition to having the advantage in field goal shooting, finishing at 45 percent, Jackson State took advantage of its turnovers forced by outscoring the Ragin' Cajuns 22-8 in points off of turnovers.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Johnson paced Louisiana's scoring efforts with nine points. Wheaton followed closely with eight points to go along with a team-leading five rebounds and two assists.
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Stewart stuffed the stat sheet with eight points, four rebounds, two blocks and three steals in 17 minutes of play.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana completes play in the Preseason WNIT back home on Sunday, November 20 hosting Texas Tech at the Cajundome. The Ragin' Cajuns first-ever home game with the Red Raiders is scheduled to tip off at 4:00 p.m. live on ESPN Plus.
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Admission to the Texas Tech game – and all home games throughout the entire season – is free and open to the public.
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Louisiana Athletics is encouraging fans to donate canned food items for families in need for Thanksgiving by dropping off donations in the lobby of the Cajundome on Sunday. Also, a custom Ragin' Cajuns jersey giveaway will be held with one UL student and one general winner chosen.
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FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (/RaginCajunsWBB) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
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Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Team Stats
LA
JSU
FG%
.230
.455
3FG%
.133
.278
FT%
.524
.625
RB
36
47
TO
17
18
STL
7
12
Game Leaders
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
3
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
C
/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's BasketballC
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's Basketball
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